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With 80% in a mechanical diploma, you can apply for lateral entry admission to B.Tech (Mechanical or related branches). Admissions are usually through state counselling or entrance exams, depending on the college. You can also explore private engineering colleges and polytechnic-to-degree programs.

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After completing a Mechanical Engineering diploma with around 80% marks, you have several good admission options available, and your score puts you in a strong position.

The most common route is lateral entry admission into B. Tech or B.E.  Mechanical Engineering. Many engineering colleges allow diploma holders to take direct admission into the second year (third semester) through lateral entry. Admission is usually based on state-level lateral entry entrance exams or merit-based counselling conducted by technical education boards. With 80%, you can get seats in government engineering colleges, government-aided colleges, and well-known private institutions, depending on your state and category.

You can also consider admission into specialized engineering branches related to mechanical, such as Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering, if these options are available in your state. These branches often accept diploma holders with good academic performance.

Another option is to pursue advanced diploma or certification courses in areas like CAD/CAM, CNC machining, robotics, industrial automation, quality control, or tool design. These courses help you gain practical skills and can improve employability if you plan to work before continuing higher studies.

If you are interested in government jobs, you can apply for junior engineer, technician, or supervisor-level posts in PSUs, railways, state electricity boards, and other government departments, as diploma holders are eligible for many of these roles.

Before applying, make sure to check the specific eligibility criteria, entrance exam requirements, and counselling process followed in your state. Keep all your academic documents ready and track admission notifications carefully.

With consistent effort and proper guidance, you have very good opportunities ahead after scoring 80% in your mechanical diploma. All the best for your future studies and career.